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savory

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[ sey-vuh-ree ]
/ ˈseɪ və ri /
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adjective, sa·vor·i·er, sa·vor·i·est.

pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma.
piquant: a savory jelly.
pleasing, attractive, or agreeable.

noun, plural sa·vor·ies.

British. an aromatic, often spicy course or dish served either as an appetizer or as a dessert, as pickled fish or brandied fruit.

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fragrant, spicy, wholesome, sweet, delectable, pungent, aromatic, luscious, tasty, tempting, appetizing, tangy, mellow, piquant, good, rich, dainty, relishing, agreeable, ambrosial

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  1. savona,
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  3. savonarola chair,
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  5. savor,
  6. savour,
  7. savoury,
  8. savoy,
  9. savoy alps,
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Also especially British, sa·vour·y.

Origin of savory

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1175–1225; Middle English savori (see savor, -y1); replacing Middle English savure < Old French savoure, past participle of savourer to savor
Related formssa·vor·i·ly, adverbsa·vor·i·ness, noun
Can be confusedsavior savor savory

savory

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[ sey-vuh-ree ]
/ ˈseɪ və ri /

noun, plural sa·vor·ies.

any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Satureja, of the mint family, especially S. hortensis (summer savory) or S. montana (winter savory), having narrow leaves used in cookery.

Origin of savory

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1350–1400; Middle English saverey, perhaps for Old English sætherie < Latin saturēia (whence also Old English saturege, Middle English satureie)
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British Dictionary definitions for savory

savory

/ (ˈseɪvərɪ) /

noun plural -vories

any of numerous aromatic plants of the genus Satureja, esp S. montana (winter savory) and S. hortensis (summer savory), of the Mediterranean region, having narrow leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
the leaves of any of these plants, used as a potherb

Word Origin for savory

C14: probably from Old English sætherie, from Latin saturēia, of obscure origin
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